Tottenham Hotspur on this date in 2008, appointed Harry Redknapp as manager, marking a significant change in the club’s leadership. This appointment followed the departure of Juande Ramos, who had been dismissed due to a poor start to the season, leaving Tottenham at the bottom of the Premier League table with only two points from eight matches.
To secure Harry RedKnapp’s services, Chairman Daniel Levy agreed to pay £5 million in compensation to Portsmouth, where Harry Redknapp had previously achieved success by winning the FA Cup the previous season. This acquisition was accompanied by the removal of Sporting Director Damien Comolli, as Levy initiated a thorough revamp of the player recruitment process.
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Tottenham Hotspur Debut Match For Harry Redknapp
Harry Redknapp’s debut as the manager of Tottenham Hotspur was marked by a 2-0 victory over Bolton, which was the team’s first league win of that season, coinciding with his appointment.
When asked about his motivation for making this move, Redknapp explained, “I just thought maybe it was time to move on, and Tottenham is a significant club. I thought, ‘Let’s give it a shot before it’s too late.'”
